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New Mexico pawn laws, rates and pawn shops

For the first 30 days, $7.50 or 10% of the loan, whichever is greater; after that 4% a month on the unpaid principal. At that maximum, a $500 pawn loan costs $50 for the first month.

Rules checked on November 5, 2026 against the sources below. 11 pawn shops listed, 11 with opening hours.

New Mexico pawn loan calculator

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maximum charge for the first month

Total charges
$50
To get your item back
$550
Monthly rate
10.0%

Maximum allowed by state law. A pawn shop can charge less; your pawn ticket shows the real amount.

Pawn shops by city in New Mexico

New Mexico pawn loan rules

Maximum chargeFor the first 30 days, $7.50 or 10% of the loan, whichever is greater; after that 4% a month on the unpaid principal.

What a pawn loan costs in New Mexico

LoanFirst month (max)To redeem after 1 month
$100$10$110
$250$25$275
$500$50$550
$1,000$100$1,100
$2,000$200$2,200

These are ceilings. The charge on your pawn ticket can be lower, and the ticket must show it with the annual percentage rate. To see two or more months, change the months in the calculator above.

Before you pawn in New Mexico

Questions

How much does a $500 pawn loan cost in New Mexico?

At the legal maximum, $50 for the first month, so $550 to get the item back after one month. A $1,000 loan costs up to $100 for the first month. Shops can charge less.

How many pawn shops are listed in New Mexico?

11 pawn shops in 2 cities: Albuquerque, Las Cruces.

Sources

Compare with other states in the pawn rates by state table.